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Press TVThree earth-sized planets discovered orbiting dim dwarf starPress TVAstronomers' recent discovery of three potentially habitable exoplanets some 40 light years away may at last refute our cosmic solitude. The almost earth-sized planets might also serve as our second home, providing that we can go far beyond our current ...and more »

TechnoBuffaloHabitable planets discovered near ultracool dwarf starTechnoBuffaloScientists have discovered not one, not two, but three potentially habitable planets, according to a paper published in Nature on Monday. These Earth-sized planets are apparently orbiting a star known as TRAPPIST-1, a dim, cool star about the size of ...and more »

Three Planets Discovered in Habitable Zone of a Star Located 40 Light Years from Earth - BizTek Mojo

BizTek MojoThree Planets Discovered in Habitable Zone of a Star Located 40 Light Years from EarthBizTek MojoScientists have discovered three temperate Earth-sized planets orbiting in the habitable zone of an ultra cool dwarf star located just 40 light years away from Earth. The dim, cool star TRAPPIST-1 is located in the Aquarius constellation, and emits far ...and more »

Three New Earth-sized Planets Found Just 40 Light-Years Away - Universe Today

Universe TodayThree New Earth-sized Planets Found Just 40 Light-Years AwayUniverse TodayThree more potentially Earthlike worlds have been discovered in our galactic backyard, announced online today by the European Southern Observatory. Researchers using the 60-cm TRAPPIST telescope at ESO's La Silla observatory in Chile have identified ...and more »

The TRAPPIST-1 Star Is Where the Hunt for Intelligent Life Is Heading Next - Mic

MicThe TRAPPIST-1 Star Is Where the Hunt for Intelligent Life Is Heading NextMicThree new exoplanets in a star system just 40 light-years away from Earth have captured the attention of astronomers. They say it might be the perfect place to search for signs of life. The most exciting part is that the planets are about Earth-sized ...and more »

Three Possibly Habitable Planets Spotted By NASA, Planets Could Be Home To Extraterrestrial Aliens - The Inquisitr

The InquisitrThree Possibly Habitable Planets Spotted By NASA, Planets Could Be Home To Extraterrestrial AliensThe InquisitrNASA astronomers found what they believe to be three possibly habitable planets that could potentially be home to extraterrestrial aliens. The planets are similar in size to Earth and are certainly promising for finding alien life. According to Tech ...and more »

Scientists Find 3 Potentially Habitable Planets Near EarthDaily CallerA team of astronomers from the University of Liège in Belgium found three potentially inhabitable planets relatively close to Earth, according to a study published online Monday. Three planets are in orbit around a star known as TRAPPIST-1. They're ...and more »

The Little Telescope That Just Discovered Three Exoplanets and One-Upped Kepler - WIRED

WIREDThe Little Telescope That Just Discovered Three Exoplanets and One-Upped KeplerWIREDSlide: 1 / of 6. Caption: Caption: A new robotic telescope had first light at ESO's La Silla Observatory, in Chile, in June 2010. TRAPPIST (TRAnsiting Planets and PlanetesImals Small Telescope) is devoted to the study of planetary systems through two ...and more »

Nearby Star Harbors Trio of Earth-Size Worlds - Scientific American

Scientific AmericanNearby Star Harbors Trio of Earth-Size WorldsScientific AmericanOn May 2, 2016, scientists announced the discovery of TRAPPIST-1, an alien solar system 40 light-years from Earth with a tiny, ultracool dwarf star and three small exoplanets that just might be habitable. See imaginary views of the TRAPPIST-1 system in ...and more »

Three Earth-like planets discovered - ABC Science Online

ABC Science OnlineThree Earth-like planets discoveredABC Science OnlineAstronomers say it's an exciting find marking the beginning of a new era in space studies. And they say they should know within a decade if any of the planets support life. Penny Timms reports. PENNY TIMMS: It's an exciting discovery; a trio of planets ...and more »

Could these three Earth-like exoplanets be capable of sustaining life? - Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science MonitorCould these three Earth-like exoplanets be capable of sustaining life?Christian Science MonitorA set of three newly discovered, Earth-sized exoplanets are only 40 light years away, and are ideal candidates for the discovery of life outside our solar system, astronomers say. By Ben Thompson, Staff May 2, 2016. close. An imagined view from the ...and more »

Slate Magazine (blog)Three Earth-Size Planets Found Orbiting a Nearby Ultracool StarSlate Magazine (blog)The search for Earth-like planets continues, as astronomers scour the sky examining stars for telltale clues of orbiting worlds. Most of the exoplanets found are big, like Jupiter, because they're the easiest to detect. But our technology has become ...and more »

There Might Be Alien Life On These Three Newly Discovered Planets - Elite Daily (blog)

Elite Daily (blog)There Might Be Alien Life On These Three Newly Discovered PlanetsElite Daily (blog)The planets, all of which are about the size of the Earth, were located by a telescope in Chile called the Transiting Planets and Planetesimals Small Telescope, or TRAPPIST, according to Fox News. Researchers from the University of Liège in Belgium ...and more »

Daily Business Report-May 3, 2016 - San Diego Metropolitan

San Diego MetropolitanDaily Business Report-May 3, 2016San Diego MetropolitanArtist's impression of the system as seen from the surface of the outer planet. Though nine times smaller than the Sun, the star looks significantly larger in the sky because the planet is 8 to 20 times closer to it than the Earth is to the Sun. (UCSD) ...and more »

Does the discovery of three new planets mean we've found a new home for humans? - Deutsche Welle

Deutsche WelleDoes the discovery of three new planets mean we've found a new home for humans?Deutsche WelleScientists have made a promising discovery: three potentially inhabitable planets. But don't pack your bags just yet - it is far too early to say whether we could really live there. Sky over the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in Chile (Photo ...and more »

This Ultracool Sun Could Be Shining On Alien Life - Forbes

ForbesThis Ultracool Sun Could Be Shining On Alien LifeForbesAstronomers have found the best chance for alien life close to Earth in the form of three potentially habitable worlds orbiting an ultracool dwarf star just 40 light years away. Researchers using the TRAPPIST ((TRAnsiting Planets and PlanetesImals ...and more »

Astronomers Find Three Earth-Sized Planets And Plan To Search Them For Alien Life - News Every day

News Every dayAstronomers Find Three Earth-Sized Planets And Plan To Search Them For Alien LifeNews Every dayThree planets in orbit around an ultracool dwarf star 40 light years from the earth appear to be the same size and temperature as earth and Venus. They also seem to harbour the promise of life outside the solar system. This is the first time ever that ...and more »

Three potentially habitable planets offer best chance of finding alien life - International Business Times UK

International Business Times UKThree potentially habitable planets offer best chance of finding alien lifeInternational Business Times UKThree potentially habitable planets have been discovered just 40 light years from Earth. Scientists say the planets are currently our best chance of finding extraterrestrial life, and that we could do this within a generation. Previous research shows ...and more »